In October 2024, Iran produced 3 million tons of crude steel, contributing to its total output since January.

India's leading steelmakers JSW Steel and SAIL are in talks to import coking coal from Mongolia to diversify their supply.

Chinese mining company Chinalco could invest some $426 million in bauxite mining in Suriname

China exports 614074.295 tons of silicon metal in Jan-Oct, 2024.

China exports 24103.275 tons of magnesium metal in October, 2024.

China exports 219511.791 tons of magnesium metal in Jan-Oct, 2024.

China exports 65117.534 tons of silicon metal in October, 2024.

Iron-ore futures ticked up on Tuesday for a second straight session, buoyed by stronger global steel production, although US President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to implement new tariffs when he takes office limited gains.